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Diploma in Global Logistics

OVERVIEW

About This Programme

The Part-Time Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been developed to provide a qualification for students aiming to embark on a career in one of wide range of business/industries, and for students who are seeking to further their education in the fields associated with LSCM (Logistics and Supply Chain Management). One important feature of this programme is that it has been designed for students whose first language is Chinese, or who have proof of proficiency in the language.

Supply chain management has been defined as the “design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronising supply with demand and measuring performance globally.”
In today’s workplace context, whether it is a manufacturing or service sector, understanding LSCM is a main component of success in today’s business world. In order to run a business of any size effectively and smoothly, it is fundamental to gain knowledge managing businesses and its operations. This programme provides students an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of:
The reasons behind the need to acquire the knowledge and how the knowledge meets the modern business world’s needs
Modules such as Procurement, Warehousing and Inventory Management are inter-disciplinary units to help gain more holistic understanding of LSCM
Local and international business trends and issues, and their social, economic and environmental impact on logistics, customer service management
The major function areas or sectors within the business industry and the career opportunities available

CIMA and ACCA accredited degree

8 month | fulltime
fast track degree

Practical and theoretic modules

Guided career sessions

MODULES

A programme to designed to explore beyond subject knowledge

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate the accounting and finance related knowledge, which will be further developed and integrated into broader business knowledge, skills and professional values and ethics.


Procurement Management

Procurement describes the process of buying: learning of the need, locating and selecting a supplier, negotiating price and other pertinent terms, and following up to ensure delivery. In addition, it includes stores, traffic, receiving, incoming inspection, and salvage of goods.

Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

To understand Logistics and Supply Chain Management from their theoretical basis, on their definitions, operation pattern, their importance in business development, their business economic value creations, enhance business competitiveness through Supply Chain Management, the effect on global economic development by the Logistics Management, and the future development trends on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Demand Management and Customer Service

The essence of Demand Management is to further the ability of the firm throughout the supply chain, from manufacturing to the customers, to collaborate on activities related to the flow of products, services, information and capital. The desired end result should be to create greater value for the end users or consumers. Customer service realize the meaning of customer service, and understand its importance to logistics and supply chain management, elements of customer service, performance measures for customer service and implementing customer service standards, expected cost of stock-outs.

Warehouse and Material Handling System

The aim of this subject is to provide students a firm grasps of whole range of warehousing fundamentals – from the role of warehousing in the total logistics and supply chain process, the planning process and considerations to the efficient warehousing operations and management of a warehouse. Students will be taught the various storage and material handling systems, from manual methods to mechanized and computerized systems, used in managing the warehouse.

Inventory Management

This subject will introduce to the students, what is inventory, their objective and functions, what are the inventory costs? Analysis and main important tools of inventory control: ABC analysis, EOQ (Economics Order Quantity), independent demand ordering system, MRP (Material Requirement Management) and JIT (Just-In-Time) and Physical inventory and warehouse management.

Global Logistics and Incoterms 2010

The emergence of Globalization has a huge impact on International Trade and Practice. The development of International Business Theories also proved that International Trade does contribute to reducing the cost of products and services that d the world through trading among different countries. Development of Supply chain Management thus force organization view SCM as an integrated process to compete with others in a worldwide perspective. Related Incoterms 2010 is also taught in this module

Syllabus

Full programme structure and learning outcomes

Get details and learn about the advantages of learning with LSBF.

what to expect

Prepare for a Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Mandarin)

The aim of Part-Time Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is to provide students an in-depth understanding, the theories of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management subjects relevant to various industries in the commercial/business context. The course focuses on developing the business and operational knowledge to equip the students the basic operational skills and competence in the sense focus on Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

At the end of this programme, students are expected to develop a range of specific and generic skills, covering the following fields:

  • Procurement Management
  • Warehouse and Materials Handling System
  • Inventory Management
  • Issues of Global Logistics
  • Incoterm 2010
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Demand Management and Customer ServiceGlobal Logistics and Incoterms 2010Inventory ManagementPrinciples of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementProcurement ManagementWarehouse and Material Handling System

programme structure

For adult learners who are working in Singapore and who would like to pursue/upgrade their knowledge and equip themselves with a renounced academic qualification that adding value to them and their organizations.
For Singaporean, permanent residences, work permit holders or employment pass holders who are 18 years old or above may apply.

Lectures, case studies and exercises, class discussion, presentations.

STP holders: 90%

Non-STP holders: 75%

1 Teacher: 60 Students

Students must take and successfully complete all six modules to be awarded the LSBF Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Mandarin). Students must complete all modules, students who fail to do so will be given a statement of results.

Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade, they will be permitted to retake based on the directions given by the examination board.

The assessment of each module consists of:

Examination: 70%

Individual assignment or class test: 30%

GradePercentage
DistinctionD75-100%
CreditC55-74%
PassP40-54%
FailF0-39%

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete and pass all required modules in this course.

Students who are for any reason unable to complete the Diploma and who have successfully passed a minimum of 4 modules are eligible for an Exit Award of a Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Mandarin).

Learning Hours: Each module 30 contact hours. Total learning hours: 6 x 30 hours = 180 hours
No. of modules: 6
No. of days per week: 2 days
No. of hours per day: 3 hours

Find out more about the modules here.

  • Procurement Management
  • Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Demand Management and Customer Service
  • Warehouse and Material Handling System
  • Inventory Management
  • Global Logistics and Incoterms 2010

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Why choose LSBF for your education

Study Materials

Study Materials

Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.

Student Portal

Student Portal

Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.

Accessible Faculty

Accessible Faculty

Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.

Recorded Lectures

Recorded Lectures

We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.

ELIGIBILITY

Who can apply for this programme

  • Aged 18 years old and above
  • At least 11 years of education, or
  • Have completed 2nd years of High School/vocational middle school, or
  • Have completed and obtained the Certificate/foundation programme or equivalent
  • Language Proficiency in Chinese equivalent to Year 11
  • Completed at least 9 years of education with 5 years related work experience

programme FACULTY

Learn Industry-relevant Skills from
Experienced Mentors

Jennifer Zuo View Profile

Jennifer Zuo

Head and Senior Lecturer, Chinese School of International Studies

TUTION FEES

SGD $5,450, inclusive of GST, for local students (both full-time and part-time)

                           

ADMISSIONS

How to apply

At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.

Simply fill out the form on the right, and one of our consultants will guide you through the application process and support you every step of the way.
For a quick overview, check out our 3-5 step guidelines to make the process even easier.

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Admission Process for Local Students

A ‘local student’ is defined as an individual holding Singaporean citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or valid passes such as the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Dependant’s Pass (DP), or Work Permit (WP).

Local students can register either in person at the Recruitment Office or contact us through email, phone, or WhatsApp for added convenience.

Local Students will go through pre-programme counselling with the Education Consultants who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information etc.

Local Students are then required to submit the documents below for registration:

  • A duly completed Application Form
  • Proof of Professional Qualifications – ACCA/CFA Institute/etc. (if applicable) or Highest Education Qualification
  • Proof of identity card (i.e. NRIC/work pass)
  • Payment of Application Fee

Education Consultants will submit all necessary documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application.

Upon successful acceptance into the programme, Education Consultants will inform the Local Students that their application has been successful. Local students will need to understand and sign the Student Contract and Advisory note to confirm their acceptance of the programme.

Once Local Students have understood and signed on the 2 original copies of Student Contract and Advisory Note, they may proceed to make payments to LSBF.

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

  • Cash
  • NETS
  • Flywire
  • Cashier’s order
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Singapore Cheques
     

All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd.

Upon payment from the Local Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for Local Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance account is applicable for ALL Local Students regardless of their nationalities and the type of passes they held.

Admission Process for International Students

International Students – refer to foreigners – who wish to pursue a full-time study in Singapore with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). You are required to apply for a Student Pass with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

International students may submit your inquiry to info@lsbf.edu.sg or contact LSBF recruitment agents at your home country.

International Students will go through pre-counseling with the Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information.

International Students are required to submit the documents below for evaluation:


All documents submitted needs to be in English language. Please provide the original non-translated and translated documents during submission.

*All students who do not meet the minimum requirement for their English proficiency level will need to sit for our English Placement Tests.
Students who go through Recruitment Agents and are in their country of origin are required to sit for 2 English Placement Tests (EPT). The first provisional EPT will be conducted at the Recruitment Agent’s Office and a Second EPT will be conducted at LSBF premise after the student has arrived in Singapore. The latter test will determine the final level of English that the student needs to attend.
Students who did not go through Recruitment Agents are able to sit for the EPT at LSBF premise since they are in Singapore.
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers will submit all documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application. Upon successful acceptance into the programme, LSBF will issue a Conditional Letter of Offer together with the Acceptance of Offer Form.

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will inform International Students that their application has been successful. At this point, International students will need to sign and return the Acceptance of Offer Letter Form and provide the supporting documents listed below:

  • Signed Acceptance Letter of Offer Form
  • Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/savings accounts (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Parent’s and/or Spouse’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Student’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Parents’ marriage certificate (applicable if student’s birth certificate does not state both parent’s name)
  • Student’s marriage certificate (If applicable)

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will explain to International Students the contents of the Student Contract and Advisory Note and inform them of any additional documents that may be required.

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

  1. Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
  2. Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
  3. Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
  4. Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

  • Cash
  • NETS
  • Flywire
  • Cashier’s order
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Singapore Cheques
  • Bank Draft
  • Telegraphic Transfer* (Bank charges to be borne by students)

*For telegraphic transfer, International Students are to indicate reference to the student’s name and/or London School of Business & Finance student’s identity number as stated on the Letter of Offer (S1xxxxxx) and provide a copy of the remittance advice to the respective Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents for tracking purpose. All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd except for the issuance fee and multiple-entry visa fee which are payable to ICA during completion of formality to collect the Student Pass.

Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

Admission Process for Transfer International Students

Transferring to study from one college to another need not be a painful process. If you are currently studying with another college in Singapore, and have already secured a valid Student Pass, all you need to do is to apply for a transfer of Student Pass to study with the London School of Business & Finance in Singapore (LSBF).

Approach LSBF to apply for the desired programme to confirm your place at LSBF.

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

  1. Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
  2. Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
  3. Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
  4. Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

LSBF’s friendly Education Consultants will inform you of your student pass transfer application outcome within 7-14 days.* Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

*Important: Your attendance and performance at your previous school is of utmost importance in securing a successful transfer of your Student Pass to LSBF. If you have a record of poor attendance (anything below 90%) or poor academic performance, you will experience great difficulty renewing or transferring your Student Pass. It is highly possible that ICA will not approve your application.


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